REPORT: Porsche Cayman Clubsport coming in October
Click above for a hi-res gallery of the 2009 Porsche Cayman S
Brit buff mag Autocar says that Porsche is readying a lightweight version of the new Cayman, with plans to create a single-make racing series for it as it already does with the 911. The Porsche Cayman Clubsport, as it'll reportedly be called, will weigh 220 pounds (100 kg) less than the standard-issue car. The weight savings will come via a stripped interior, lighter bodywork and wheels, and a "simplified" lighting system. Engine/transmission changes aren't expected to be part of the go-fast recipe, but the 314-horsepower six that's fitted to new Cayman S ought to deliver more than ample punch in the lighter Clubsport. Autocar says that a price premium of £4K is expected over the regular Cayman S, and that the car should arrive in the UK market in October. Porsche finally gives the Cayman S an engine that makes it a legit alternative consideration to the 911, and now it seems ready to turn up the heat even further with a lightweight version. Man, where do we sign up?
Gallery: 2009 Porsche Cayman S
[Source: Autocar]
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Jake B 8:09PM (1/24/2009)
Porsche?
Need MOAR mustang variations!
:/
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Ligor 8:29AM (1/25/2009)
add to it those ugly ugly colors
yikes, i thiught that car looked good (til now)
Farmboy 8:23PM (1/24/2009)
I'm just tired of all the variations of 4 (soon to be 5) models of Porsche. Granted, the Cayman has only the Base and the S models until this is released, but it is still a little old. I'm just wanting to know if this means about 5 more submodels of the 911.
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BoxerFanatic 9:15PM (1/24/2009)
I hope that is sarcasm.
Really...
Porsche can't win for losing. (except that they have $$$$$$$$$$)
Traditional designs with updates are criticized as being too unimaginative, but their new designs are criticized for being unattractive (Personally I like the traditional looks of 987 and 997, and don't really like Cayenne or Panamera)
With sports cars, they either don't cater enough to different sports car enthusiasts, or the have too many versions. Personally I think they are doing well, aside from not giving 987s, Caymans specifically, the larger 3.6 or 3.8 versions of the flat 6.
A light weight club sport sounds great to me. 997 gets GT3 and GT2. Cayman's mid-engined chassis now has Club Sport. (is it going to be abbreviated as CS-CS, or CCS? :D )
BTW, the curb weight for the previous Cayman variants were somewhere between 2866lbs-2998lbs, depending on configuration. The revised Cayman is probably not far off, considering that not much was changed that would make for a net gain. Most of the new lighting is LED, so it might even shave a pound or two.
~220lbs off of that range puts it closer to 2650-2770lbs.. probably depending whether it has PASM adjustable suspension, or ceramic brakes, and other options that add equipment, or replace parts with lighter ones.
I still want a Cayman S, and if I were really rich, a 3.8 385hp engine swap, or forced induction setup modification...
But bring on the Club Sport, and the spec series! Viva la mid-mounted boxer engines!
txdesign 8:31PM (1/24/2009)
What's with the ugly graphics that just run over the sidevents. Hideous!
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Torrent 12:24AM (1/25/2009)
I no likey decals.
WOW 8:38PM (1/24/2009)
I'll take the blue one, thanks.
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Hike15 8:45PM (1/24/2009)
how much does a stock cayman weigh?
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Rev 9:05PM (1/24/2009)
@220 lbs. more than the Clubsport;
2860-ish lbs...
This thing is tasty. One day...
Level 9:15PM (1/24/2009)
I weigh 220lbs, there goes the weigh saving I would cancel it out lol
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Parkerman 12:26AM (1/25/2009)
Heh, only if the other version is remote controlled... Cause you have to be in both cars.. =P
gerrrg 9:49PM (1/24/2009)
Weighs less, costs more!
(The lesser-known tag line to be rejected by Marketing.)
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Tony 10:04PM (1/24/2009)
"alternative consideration"?? For those who appreciate proper engineering the 911 (rear engine) was never a consideration against the mid engine Cayman. Combine that with the best configuration for an engine (boxer 6) and you get the best engineered car on the planet, period.
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BoxerFanatic 1:26AM (1/25/2009)
Preach on. +1.
firstplace 10:37PM (1/24/2009)
graphics delete. all black. add a supercharger or turbo aftermarket. kick ass.
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firstplace 11:43PM (1/24/2009)
also the regular Cayman S in the US has 320hp...
viper GTS-R 6:06AM (1/25/2009)
LOL if I had a bag these with Little Lamborghini Gallardo's I bet it want me to buy Starburst or Skittles. XD SO MANY COLORS! NOM NOM NOM!
--RS
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Patrick 2:43PM (1/25/2009)
Are you sure those are Clubsports? Methinks they should be called Skittles Edition.
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mk 4:27PM (1/25/2009)
Actually they are just 09 Cayman S's
In Signal Green, Mexico Blue, and Coral red. They do look a little bit sugar-rich. :D
But they are probably going to be common colors for the Club Sport when it arrives. They are also available on the GT3, among a few others.
Joe 12:28AM (1/26/2009)
Is it Chinese car?
Cheesy Blue and Green car...
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